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Hospital pressures snowball in Christmas lead-up as winter woes deepen
News & events | 23 Dec 2025
Severely stretched emergency departments will see no let-up over the festive period – as flu continues to spread through the community and other illnesses and injuries spike. Frontline doctors and nurses at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group say they often see an increase in …
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BMA industrial action, 17-22 December 2025: Information for patients
News & events | 15 Dec 2025
Resident doctors in England will be taking industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to Monday 22 December.
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Chief Nurse Issues 14-Day Flu Warning
News & events | 11 Dec 2025 | Tags: Elaine Clancy flu winter
With hospitalisations from flu continuing to surge, south west London’s most senior nurse has issued a plea to help keep people well over Christmas. Group Chief Nursing Officer Elaine Clancy said: “No one wants festive flu – the vaccine takes up to 14 days to fully kick in, so if …
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Local maternity services highly rated by new mums
News & events | 10 Dec 2025
Maternity services at St George’s Hospital and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals have been praised by new mothers, according to a national survey published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The annual survey captures the experiences of women who gave birth in February 2025, asking them to rate …
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Celebrities pay tribute to award-winning NHS stars
News & events | 10 Dec 2025
Celebrities pay tribute to award-winning NHS stars Well-known figures from the world of film, television, sport, and music have shared heartfelt videos of gratitude and admiration for NHS staff. The thank-you messages were played to nearly 400 people at the iconic Kia Oval yesterday (Tuesday 9 December) – where individuals and teams at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals …
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Winners of gesh CARE awards 2025 revealed
News & events | 10 Dec 2025
Winners of gesh CARE Awards 2025 Collaborative Award – ‘In Their Shoes’ multidisciplinary Team, St George’s High Performing Teams Behind-the-scenes – Switchboard team – Epsom & St Helier Future NHS Award — Nitrous Oxide Team – Epsom and St Helier Better Value Award – Nicole King, Physician Associate, Epsom & St Helier Better Health Award – …
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80s soul legend sings the praises of hospital team that saved his voice
News & events | 19 Nov 2025
A soul legend who faced losing his voice forever is singing the praises of the ‘amazing’ hospital team who saved his career – after he feared he might never sing again. Junior Giscombe was treated at St George’s Hospital in Tooting after his left vocal cord collapsed without warning, leaving …
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St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group appoints new CEO
News & events | 13 Nov 2025
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) has today announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as its new Chief Executive. Matthew joins gesh from one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street (GOSH), where he served as medical director, before his appointment as …
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Further strike action on the way as winter pressures start to bite
News & events | 13 Nov 2025 | Tags: BMA strike junior doctors strike resident doctors strike
Further strike action could place an additional strain on NHS services, as hospitals gear up for a challenging week. The BMA has announced some resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – will strike for five consecutive days from Friday over a pay dispute with the government. Hundreds …
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BMA industrial action, 14-19 November 2025: Information for patients
News & events | 11 Nov 2025
What you need to know ahead of the strike action in November.
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